Category Archives: Restaurants and Local Food

Little Oak Bar – Halifax, NS

A comfortable chair on a patio, a nice glass of wine or a pint of beer, something to snack on, sunshine, fresh flowers, and companionable silence. A perfect way to pass an afternoon on the Halifax Waterfront. A small, intimate space, a clean, sleek design, a tailored drink list, elegant small plates with a local focus, and great…Read More

Brunch at Durty Nelly’s – Halifax

A few years ago, the day after our wedding, we gathered with friends and family at Durty Nelly's for day drinks and pub fare.  We were a mixed group when it came to age and tastes, but our friends from away always ask to revisit when they're home.We revisited recently following an invitation from Durty…Read More

Vermont Cider Tour

We've been talking a lot about Vermont craft beer, but it isn't the only thing that's brewing in the state. On our spring tour through Vermont, we stopped into two of Vermont's cider houses - Citizen Cider and Woodchuck Cider.With a long history of apple production, cider makes sense for Vermont. And at both Citizen and Woodchuck,…Read More